Governing Documents

The Meadows Community Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation established by Taylor Woodrow under the laws of the State of Florida and was envisioned well before the first home was built. Each property owner in The Meadows automatically becomes a member of The Meadows Community Association, Inc. (MCA) which operates as the Master Association to all single-family homes and all associations and business facilities with The Meadows.

An owner whose unit is part of a condominium or a homeowners’ association is responsible for compliance with the “Declaration of Condominium” or the “Declaration of Restrictions” for their association. All unit owners within an association and all single-family homeowners must comply with the governing documents of The Meadows as well. All of these documents are legally binding and have been recorded with Sarasota County.

Individual associations are responsible for maintaining their own governing documents, recording amendments or restatements as required. The individual association documents provided on this website reflect the latest documents provided by each association to the MCA. Users are advised to contact the management company or volunteer leaders of their respective association to verify that these are the current and complete documents.

Need A Ride?

Transportation options are easy and accessible. The Meadoword offers private tansportation options under our classified section and Uber is as easy as downloading an app on your phone. Below are some other options you may want to consider.

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT)

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) serves more than 6,000 riders daily on fixed routes throughout Sarasota County.  Its mission is to provide safe and courteous transportation service in an accountable and timely manner.

Fixed-route buses run 5:30 AM-10:30 PM, Monday-Sunday. For more information on SCAT fares, schedules, and route maps use this link: SCAT Bus Service, Sarasota County.

BREEZE

OnDemand minivans and SUVs provide curb-to-curb service upon request. Review our System Map to determine if your trip will be best served by a Breeze route or by Breeze OnDemand.

Breeze OnDemand operates 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

Click Here for More information on Breeze OnDemand

The following holidays have modified service hours:

• New Year’s Day: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Thanksgiving Day: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve: 8 am. to 1 a.m

A Giving Community

The Meadows philanthropic efforts reach wide within the community and Sarasota County.
They are driven by residents who give selflessly of their time to improve the quality of life for others,
their surroundings and their community.

Meadows Volunteers Making a Big Impact

Our Ecology and Nature Commitment

Ecology is a priority within The Meadows Community. The Meadows has an abundance of waterscapes—85
ponds and other water features with nearly 25 miles of shoreline! These aquatic habitats are not only attractive
and environmentally friendly, but they also enhance property values within the community.

Water and Wildlife Committee (WWC)

In 2017, marine biologist and Meadows resident, Dr. Robert Hueter came to the MCA Board with a desire to preserve our beautiful surroundings, and, in January 2018 the WWC was formed with Dr. Hueter as its chair. WWC has contributed greatly to the vitality of The Meadows. It has raised awareness about the importance of maintaining our natural assets and has launched a number of important projects to ensure the success of these goals. Examples are monitoring the health of our ponds and lakes, planting along the banks, and protecting our wildlife.

In 2018, The Meadows received the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Volunteer Award for our community commitment to our ecology. In 2019, The Meadows was awarded a grant from the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to help facilitate environmental improvements of waterways and wildlife habitats.

Maintaining these water and wildlife features is a major priority of the MCA Board of Directors, the WWC and our residents. On February 6, 2019, the MCA Board approved a policy statement committing the community to implement No Mow Zones to:

• Control pond erosion
• Trap stormwater runoff nutrients and chemicals
• Improve water quality
• Preserve and create habitats for fish, birds and other wildlife

MCA’s Vision for Water Bodies and Wildlife Management in The Meadows

Each of us has the ability to make a change. Here are the results of The Meadows’ volunteers supporting our ecology.

• Planted aquatic vegetation such as canna lilies, pickleweed and soft stem bulrush to keep our ponds clean and provide wildlife habitat.
• The community volunteers planted over 1300 aquatic plants as of March 2020. 
• Sarasota City Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST) coordinator and Sarasota County Management Division Water Quality Scientists are working with The Meadows WWC to create eco-beautification.
• Grants have been secured from Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to finance the plantings

Today, The Meadows is home to a variety of bird species and is a source of enjoyment for Meadows birdwatchers.. The Meadows has partnered with the Sarasota Audubon Society to continue to broaden our residents’ knowledge and love for birds through bird walks and presentations.

To view the Water & Wildlife Committee Presentation Presented at the President’s Council on April 9, 2025 by WWL Committee Chair Bob Hueter, click HERE

The MCA and its WWC, have adopted a pro-environmental approach to improving the health and look of our community. This includes coexisting with our alligators because gators are important in maintaining ecological balance in Florida freshwater systems.

In The Meadows we live in harmony with the wildlife. Respecting their space and health includes:

• Don’t feed the alligators or any other wildlife.
• If you are fishing and see an alligator, relocate to a different spot.
• Keep children and pets away from waterways and banks.
• Never approach or attempt to capture or relocate an alligator and always keep at least a 50-ft. distance. Florida state law prohibits the general public from killing, harassing or possessing alligators.
• Never swim in a Meadows pond-it’s prohibited and the alligators that live there don’t appreciate it.